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1969 Map of Marcus

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Marcus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Columbia River and Franklin D Roosevelt Lake dominate this Stevens County landscape, revealing the complex geography of the Roosevelt Lake National Recreation Area during the late 1960s. The town of Marcus sits near the confluence of the Columbia and the Kettle River, serving as a focal point for local industry and transport. Evidence of the region's extractive economy is visible through the Burlington Northern railroad lines that serve local operations like the Napoleon Mine, Kifer Quarry, and the Dipper Mine.

Genealogists and local historians can locate early settlement markers such as Bossburg Cem and Grandview Cem, alongside the St Pauls Mission State Historical Site near the Ferry County border. The terrain is marked by significant peaks including Kelly Hill and Gold Hill, while recreational development is clear at Marcus Island Campground and Snag Cove Campground. The map preserves the industrial footprint of the era, from the SPCC Spur to the numerous quarries and tailings near Evans.